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title: vulnerability
created: 2024-11-18T09:16:50
modified: 2025-11-28T17:27:04
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> _“The less you talk about your shame, the more of it you have.” — Mark Manson_

> _“The more you can laugh at yourself, the happier you’ll be. When you screw something up, practice laughing at yourself instead of beating yourself up.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger_

> _“The most personal is the most universal.” — Carl Rogers_

> _“Staying vulnerable is a risk we have to take if we want to experience connection.” — Brené Brown_

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Vulnerability means feeling comfortable being open with one another about [failures](failing-forward-turns-setbacks-into-stepping-stones.md), weaknesses, and [fears](fear.md).

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Wanna get strong? Get vulnerable (示弱) first.

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[Don’t look for people without vices. Instead, look for people who are up-front about them. Everybody has a dark side, and people are much more trustworthy when you know their weaknesses.](https://perell.com/note/28-pieces-of-life-advice/)

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[Vulnerability is the fastest path to connection. We’re wired to think that revealing our struggles makes us look weak. But research shows the opposite: vulnerability creates instant connection.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg48Bi9DA54)

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When people share their most personal thoughts and feelings, they often reveal experiences that many others relate to. Authentic self-expression resonates widely because it reflects the common human experiences.